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SVC

Social Venture Circle (SVC) has 57 years of combined experience leading the way in the field of social impact and continues to build and galvanize the business world to create social, economic, and environmental change for all.

Impact

SVC was established as one of the earliest and most influential peer networks, helping to grow some of the most successful social enterprises in history (Ben & Jerry’s, The Body Shop, KIND). SVC has also facilitated over $220 million investment dollars into more than 330 early-stage social ventures (Zipcar, Stonyfield, Honest Tea). Additionally, SVC has incubated and supported many of the most important social impact organizations and maintains strategic partnerships while leading the field towards a shared vision. With six decades of experience and an extensive community of pioneering impact investors and entrepreneurs, SVC continues to build and galvanize the business world to create social, economic, and environmental change for all.

$230+

Million

Into early-stage enterprises poised for high growth and high impact

500+

Members

Around the country committed to aligning their portfolio with their values